Sakai Takayuki Michiko Kubota Engraved Aogami Gyuto 240mm “Lion”

About the Shape – Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.

About Sakai Takayuki Michiko Special Engraved – Sakai Takayuki is well-known as the largest knife maker in Sakai. The company hosts a number of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work together to create a huge array of knives. Although the Sakai region traditionally specializes in single-bevel blades, Sakai Takayuki makes many different shapes.

Michiko Kubota-san from Sakai Takayuki is a master engraver with insane self-taught skills. Her knives are as much art as they are functional tools.